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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.23, 780.69 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.23, 780.69 and 246.63 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.23 : 780.69 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.23/780.69 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.23x = 780.69 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.23x = 192,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,541.57/520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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